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Belfast Pastie

Philip Lawson
Pork mince, potato and onion covered in a batter and fried
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 52 minutes
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine Anglo-Irish
Servings 6

Equipment

  • 1 Fryer (A deep pot or pan can also work)
  • 2 Mixing Bowl (You can also just wash one and re-use)
  • 1 Dinner Plate
  • 1 Set of Tongs
  • 1 Spoon (For mixing)

Ingredients
  

  • 3 liters Vegetable or Sunflower Oil
  • 500 g Pork Mince
  • 500 g Potatoes (Grated)
  • 1 medium Onion (Sliced finely)
  • 2 tsp Salt (Extra for topping at the end)
  • 2 tsp Black Pepper (Extra for topping at the end)
  • 1 tsp All Spice
  • 175 g Self Raising Flour (Can use all purpose but need to include baking powder)
  • 25 g Corn Starch
  • 1 bottle Fizzy Water

Instructions
 

  • In a large mixing bowl, grate two potatoes.
  • Dice the onion into small slices and add to the bowl.
  • Add the pork mince to the bowl.
  • Finally, add the seasoning of salt, black pepper and all spice.
  • Use your hands to combine the mixture together.
  • Scoop out a handful and shape into burger patty size placing on a tray and repeat until all the mixture is used.
  • Place the tray in the fridge to firm up for about 30mins.
  • Pour 3 liters of oil into the deep fat fryer and heat up to 180°C/356°F.
  • While the oil is heating, mix the flour, corn starch, salt, pepper in a large mixing bowl.
  • Gradually add the fizzy water while mixing until mixture is of a cream consistency.
  • Take the pasties out of the fridge and dunk in the batter.
  • Once the oil is up to temperature, place the pastie slowly in and away from you to avoid any oil splashes.
  • Fry for about 3 mins and then flip the pastie with tongs or similar.
  • Cook for another 3 or until golden brown.
  • Once time is up, shake off any excess oil and rest on kitchen paper on a plate and pat dry.
  • Add additional salt and pepper.
  • Enjoy!
Keyword Bap, Batter, Belfast, Brazilian snack, Fried, Onion, Pastie, Pork Mince, Potato, Salt and Pepper, Tasty